Subaru Motorsports USA Returns to Goodwood Festival of Speed
Subaru Motorsports USA drivers Scott Speed & Travis Pastrana aim for shootout glory & rally stage thrills at this year’s event…
The Goodwood Festival of Speed returns July 10-13, and Subaru Motorsports USA says that it is set to make its mark at the annual event once again. With a proven track record and fan-favorite drivers at the helm, the team is coming back to the South of England with eyes on the podium and to continue a lineage that helped shape rally history, stated company officials in a press release.
At his debut at the 2024 Festival, Scott Speed and the WRX: Project Midnight recorded the fastest internal combustion engine (ICE) time and ran neck-and-neck with electric competitors with triple the power. The duo is back for 2025, and Speed says, “Project Midnight is an amazing car. And Goodwood is a special event. I can’t wait to run it up that hill again.”
The car is brutally loud, shooting flames out of the hood as it charges toward its nearly 10,000 rpm redline—an unmistakable presence on the hill, noted the release.
Extreme Sports Icon Travis Pastrana Will Also Be Driving for Subaru Motorsports USA
Subaru Motorsports USA driver and extreme sports icon Travis Pastrana will also return to this year’s Festival of Speed. He will be behind the wheel of the class-leading WRX ARA25 on the gravel of Goodwood’s storied rally stage. With his characteristic energy and flair, Pastrana is set to thrill in the American Rally Association (ARA) Open 4WD class car.
“I’m stoked to be in the O4WD car again,” Pastrana says. “It’ll take a second to get used to it, but I always have fun driving for that crowd. We’re gonna have a great time.”
Celebrating Racing Legends & Anniversaries
As Goodwood celebrates 30 years since Colin McRae’s title-winning season, Subaru says its presence on the rally stage carries added weight. With several of McRae’s own cars running alongside the WRX ARA25, the moment is both a tribute and a reminder: the spirit that defined an era continues today—loud, fast, and still wearing the same iconic colors.
From classic motorsport icons and rare hypercars to experimental hybrids and full-electric mobility platforms, the 2025 Festival promises a diverse lineup. And with Formula 1’s 75th anniversary as a central theme, fans can expect to see legends of speed from every corner of the racing world.
